U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy raised just under $279,000 during his first few months in Congress, making him the leading fundraiser in the Louisiana House delegation. According to federal campaign finance reports obtained by the Times-Picayune, Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, had $292,586 on hand at the end of the first quarter. He benefited from campaign contributions from fellow doctors. U.S. Rep. John Fleming, R-Minden, raised $188,730 during the first quarter, and the third Republican freshman in the state’s House delegation, U.S. Rep. Joseph Cao of New Orleans brought in $143,470.
Cassidy leading La. House fundraiser
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